Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls. She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree. I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder! Go to the … Read More...
Tips for working with purchased sewing patterns
While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that … Read More...
Tutorial: Petal twirly skirt for toddler girls
Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftastical!]
[via Someday Crafts]
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Book: Fabric to Dye For
Unabashed fuser and fiber artist Frieda Anderson of A Walk in the Woods has a new book out, Fabric to Dye For
. [tags]fiber artist, quilter, Frieda Anderson, book, how to dye fabric[/tags]
Come Sail Away Quilt kit
The Quilt Pattern Shoppe has just started carrying quilt kits like this wonderfully understated nautical themed quilt shown left. Right now, order a kit and you get free shipping. Go directly to the Come Sail Away Quilt kit. See … Read More...
Book: Feathered Star Quilt Blocks ll
Molly from Molly’s Place blog is lauding her good luck following her stint as a pattern tester for this new book by Marsha McClosky Feathered Stars Quilt Blocks ll
. Marsha is giving all the testers a free copy. Go … Read More...
Learn to Make Candied Violets
Visit Ciao Chow Linda to learn how to make these beautiful candied violets to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Find the tutorial HERE.
[tags]violets, candied, sugar, cake decorating, edible flowers[/tags]
Technique: Hybrid Stamping
With the massive popularity of digital stamping it’s easy to take sides, are you team traditional or team digital? Well, let Sheri Reguly on the Hero Arts blog tell you you don’t have to choose sides, you can be a … Read More...
The Fearless Knitter by Jennifer E Seiffert
This Fearless Knitting Workbook
, The Step-by-Step guide to Knitting Confidence by Jennifer E. Seiffert will truly make you a fearless knitter. She starts with the basics such as tools, gauge and how to get it, how to adjust when … Read More...
Picnic Time!
miniature picnic basket
Originally uploaded by coltpixy
It’s finally warmed up enough in my corner of the world that a picnic sounds appealing. This cute little basket is a 1:12 dollhouse scale from ColtPixy. Click on the photo to check … Read More...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas napkin rings
The pattern and instructions for these plastic-canvas napkin rings are free from FreePatterns.com. I know they look a bit “traditional PC” in this image, which may be pleasing to some stitchers. But if you’d like something a bit edgier, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Easier cutting for felt applique
Robin of Needlepoint Study Hall shows us how to use Glad Press ‘n’ Seal wrap to hold a paper pattern in place while you cut out a piece of felt, which she says makes it fun and easy to add … Read More...
Free stash-buster project from Janet
Here’s another rockin stash-buster project from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More...Brimming with Scotch Stitch diamonds in two sizes, the Scrap Bag Needlepoint pattern is a good one for medium and large projects. Two colors appear
Tutorial: Needlepad with picot trim
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has posted a tutorial for this beautiful needlepad, including a stitch tute for the buttonhole stitch with picots that she used around the edge. So pretty! See the tutorial.
The Needlework Show is open!
Here’s a heads-up from Cindy Ward of The Needlework Show:
… Read More...The Needlework Show is currently open…
The General Viewing pages will close on Sunday at midnight, so if you’re wanting to browse the show and place orders with your
Sewing Tutorial: Strawberry drawstring bag with a tote bag inside
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag. At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry. When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY printed twill tape
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape. All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafterhours]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, printed, custom, twill, tape, inkjet[/tags]
A LOVELY PATTERN FOR YOU THANKS TO DONNA
http://donnascrochetdesigns.com/blue-christening-gown-pattern-w-bonnet-bib-shoes.html
This pattern looks very adaptable to me. Remove some of the frills and you have a christening gown for a boy. Shorten it and you have a pretty dress. Thanks to Donna for sharing this free pattern with us.
Skin Detox – 7 Steps to Radiant Skin
Dry winter weather always does a number on skin. If you’re looking to jump start & rejuvenate your skin for spring & summer, check out these 7 Steps to Radiant Skin. Author Om Paramapoonya lists 7 ways to detox … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby booties with nonskid bottoms
Dorothy from Come What May, and Loving It shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these baby booties with nonskid bottoms. Elastic around the ankles keep them snug and secure around baby’s foot. These would be soo cute out … Read More...